A model of the S.S. "Normandie"
the hull built up in wood with a red painted bottom, white waterline, and black & white topsides. The decks are pine with the planking lines drawn in, and detailed with deck railings, cargo hatches, cargo cranes, built up deck structures, bridge and bridge wings, life boats on davits, three funnels finished in french Lines livery, the "Normandie" sign on the sports deck, masts, flags and pennants, including the Blue Riband, ladders, and other details. Mounted on a pair of turned brass pedestals on a simple mahogany board.
48 x 7 x 14.1/2 in. (121.9 x 17.8 x 36.8 cm.)